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The College

We are amongst the best performing colleges in Wales and we’re also one of the biggest with over 23,000 students.

Whether it’s your goal to go to university, get started in your dream job, work towards a promotion or learn a new skill, we can help get you where you want to be.

Choose from an inspiring range of academic or vocational courses including A Levels and Apprenticeships, university level Higher Education options, professional qualifications or workforce training for employers.

If you don’t know where to start, our specialist admissions advisors can guide you with your options and your next steps.

We are in the top quarter of all colleges in Wales following Estyn’s Annual Review of Performance in 2014, so as a student at Coleg Gwent you can be confident of a high quality experience with plenty of personal support and guidance. We’re here to help you succeed.

Our five unique campuses are accessibly located across the boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen - so there’s a whole world of exciting opportunity open to everyone in our local communities.

“With us, you will develop skills and gain qualifications that will help you progress to a brighter future. Whether that is in employment, at university or in an Apprenticeship you will be more confident and better prepared to continue your journey. We’re here to help you take the next step.”

Guy Lacey, Coleg Gwent Principal

Our facts and figures - Over 23,000 students

- 1,500 staff

- More than £50 million turnover

- 5 campuses

- 1 business centre

- 1 Welsh language centre

- A Level pass rate of 97.7%

- 100% pass rate in 27 A Level subjects

- Vocational subject pass rate of 97%267 (34.7%)

- Extended Diploma students achieved triple Distinctions – the equivalent of 3 A grades at A Level